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T20 World Cup 2022: Shaheen Shah Afridi hits back after Pakistan reaches semi-finals


image-la69gptqShaheen Shah Afridi claimed a 4-for against Bangladesh [Source: Twitter]

Pakistan miraculously reached the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, despite losing their first two Super 12 stage matches against India and Zimbabwe, respectively.

​Loss against Zimbabwe was met with harsh and extreme criticism from former players, experts, and fans across the board. However, after winning their remaining games and a few results going in their favour, the Men in Green achieved the unthinkable.

As per an India Today report, Shaheen Shah Afridi, who had a lacklustre tournament so far, shined with the ball in their final group game against Bangladesh, claiming a 4-for. Afridi speaking after the match, hit back at former players and urged them to support the team through thick and thin.

"We reached the semi-finals because of fan's prayers. I sometimes feel in my heart that our top cricketers need to support us at our difficult time, and not when we reach semi-finals or finals. Team needs support when they lose. We won because of the fans' prayers and their support.”

Pakistan clash against New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday at Sydney Cricket Ground. 


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